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State Pols Furlough Workers, Then Party
The State Senate and Assembly both passed another emergency budget bill yesterday which will keep the State running while they continue to not vote on an actual budget (which was due on April 1st). However, this time the bill included a provision that, in an attempt to save money, will furlough about half of the State’s workforce for one day a week. Of course, the legislators blame the Governor for forcing them into his horrible position, and the Gov blames the legislators for refusing to reach a budget deal. Regardless of blame, any New Yorker would expect their elected officials to lock themselves in a room together and negotiate until they figure out a way end this mess. So … More >>
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Step Up, Legislators
We’re thankful for many things here at MYD this year, but the non-functional state legislature isn’t one of them: For all his lousy poll numbers, Gov. Paterson has actually been a lone steady voice of vigilance, reason and concern about the state’s budget crisis from the second he took office in March 2007. And he hasn’t just been complaining. He’s been offering reasonable solutions for the Legislature to consider. He’s called for a state spending cap. He’s called for across-the-board cuts in departmental spending. He’s called for the creation of a new pension system tier to lower state expenses. He’s proposed ending unfunded mandates. He’s made it easier for local governments to consolidate and share services. He’s called for mid-year … More >>
